leg lift test

The leg raising test is also called "extension hip test" and "yoman sign". When the patient is lying on his back, he examines the ankle joint and is used to check the inflammation of the ankle joint, tuberculosis, injury and other diseases. When the straight leg elevation test is performed, the patient's lower extremities are straight and supine. The examiner holds the knee of the patient with one hand to straighten the knee joint, and the other hand holds the ankle and slowly raises it until the patient develops lower extremity radiation pain. , record the angle of the lower limb and the bed at this time. Basic Information Specialist classification: growth and development check classification: physical examination Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Analysis results: Below normal: Normal value: no Above normal: negative: Negative: the anterior curvature of the spine, the extension of the back and the lateral curvature are limited, and there is local pain. Positive: Positive: the anterior curvature of the spine, the extension of the back and the lateral curvature are limited, and there is local pain, suggesting inflammation of the ankle joint, tuberculosis, injury and other diseases. Tips: Relax when checking, you should face it positively and cooperate with the inspection. Normal value The test results were negative: the anterior curvature of the spine, the extension of the back and the lateral curvature were limited, and there was local pain. Clinical significance Abnormal results: The test results were positive, the anterior curvature of the spine, the extension of the back and the lateral curvature were limited, and there was local pain, suggesting inflammation of the ankle joint, tuberculosis, injury and other diseases. People who need to be examined: people with abnormal pain in the ankle joint. Positive results may be diseases: ankle joint tuberculosis, ankle sprain or subluxation, ankle arthritis, ankle sprain precautions Taboo before inspection: no special contraindications. Requirements for inspection: Check the feelings of relaxation, should face positively, and actively cooperate with the inspection. Inspection process The examiner presses the metatarsal part with one hand and lifts the affected side of the thigh up to extend the hip joint. Not suitable for the crowd Inappropriate crowd: None. Adverse reactions and risks Nothing.

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